Undocumented Migrants Seek Legal Status in Spain

Spain's Migration Ministry received 900,000 migration applications, far exceeding 500,000 forecasts.
840,000 undocumented migrants work off-the-books due to immigration system delays.
Asylum requests from Colombia/Senegal are rejected in 90% of cases.
Spain granted 360,000 temporary work permits (40% of total requests).
CEAR director Monica Lopez called program 'extraordinary' but urged permanent solutions.

Policy | Immigration | Processing

Spain | Senegal | Colombia

Monica Lopez

3 weeks ago